I have to tell you that of all the podcasts that Michael Tanner and I have done; it seems like they are getting more critical and covering more ground in the energy market.
I had the honor to have George McMillian, CEO of McMillian and Associates, an unbelievable oil and gas, geopolitical, and industry thought leader. Wow, this two-hour podcast seemed like 5 min.
Thank you, George, for your commitment to humanity and our country. Any major energy company needs to contact you for your opinions on projects worldwide. You have been everywhere.
Reach out and follow George on his LinkedIn HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-mcmillan-5665b015/
Thank you again for your time. And I am excited about our future podcasts – Stu.
“Good will win in the long run; till then, it is painful.” – Stu Turley
Full articles, maps, and transcripts will be out on the energynewsbeat.co site.
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— STUART TURLEY (@STUARTTURLEY16) December 1, 2023
00:00 – Intro
02:48 – Investment Potential: Discussion about the potential for investors in the mentioned energy technology and the possibility of obtaining subsidies for base models.
07:20 – U.S. Strategy: Outlining the U.S. strategy to hinder Russian influence by obstructing pipelines to Western Europe and Asia, with concerns about shifts in alignment and potential exits from the petrodollar.
16:20 – Geopolitical Interconnectedness: Emphasis on understanding global strategies, like Alfred Mahan’s sea power theory, and the impact of infrastructure on economic, diplomatic, and military power. Turkey’s role in new pipeline developments is highlighted.
33:18 – U.S. Strategies based on Mahan: Discussion of U.S. strategies based on Alfred Mahan’s theories, including efforts to control key areas and influence elections in Eastern Europe. Energy vulnerabilities of South Korea and Japan are noted.
40:29 – China’s Silk Road Initiative: Explanation of China’s strategy to create overland logistical supply routes, reducing vulnerability to U.S. naval interdiction. The distinction between the Silk Road and Belt and Road initiatives is emphasized.
49:25 – India’s Strategic Importance: Highlighting India’s strategic importance in providing a shorter overland trade route for Russia and China, fostering economic interdependency and technology exchange.
54:02 – Hamas Attack: Reporting on a Hamas attack on Israel, designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, prompting an IDF response.
01:00:09 – Middle East Dynamics: Discussion of geopolitical dynamics, the Sunni-Shia conflict, and the strategic importance of the Middle East, focusing on funds, oil, and implications of U.S. actions, especially in relation to Iran and Saudi Arabia.
01:22:02 – Complex Geopolitical Landscape: Exploration of a complex geopolitical landscape involving economic, energy, and political factors, with a focus on challenges and intersections between secular and religious strategies in the Middle East.
01:31:13 – Consultancy Business Plan: George McMillan expresses a desire to form a consultancy business focused on geopolitical risk assessment and analysis for oil and financial companies, emphasizing the lack of understanding about Abrahamic religions and grand strategies in government institutions.
01:33:06 – Integrating Disciplines: Emphasis on the importance of integrating disciplines, particularly in economics and geopolitics. Discussion of theoretical model-building and the need to discard outdated theories in favor of a Hume Smith model.
01:35:04 – Outro
Stuart Turley is President and CEO of Sandstone Group, a top energy data, and finance consultancy working with companies all throughout the energy value chain. Sandstone helps both small and large-cap energy companies to develop customized applications and manage data workflows/integration throughout the entire business. With experience implementing enterprise networks, supercomputers, and cellular tower solutions, Sandstone has become a trusted source and advisor. He is also the Executive Publisher of www.energynewsbeat.com, the best source for 24/7 energy news coverage, and is the Co-Host of the energy news video and Podcast Energy News Beat. Energy should be used to elevate humanity out of poverty. Let’s use all forms of energy with the least impact on the environment while being sustainable without printing money. Stu is also a co-host on the 3 Podcasters Walk into A Bar podcast with David Blackmon, and Rey Trevino.
Stuart is guided by over 30 years of business management experience, having successfully built and help sell multiple small and medium businesses while consulting for numerous Fortune 500 companies. He holds a B.A in Business Administration from Oklahoma State and an MBA from Oklahoma City University.
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